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SUMMARY:Esk Volunteer Day: Invasive Species Sweep including Fireside Lunch
DESCRIPTION:We’re running our second volunteer day of the year on Sunday 28th June as part of Invasive Species Week 2026.  Join us for an Invasive Species Sweep of the lower slopes of Esk Mountain.  We have six non-native alien invasive plant species on our hit list: Rhododendron ponticum\, Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Montbretia)\, Bamboo spp\, Griselinia littoralis\, Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle) & Picea sitchensis (Sitka spruce).  We will be digging\, cutting & treating the species listed & where appropriate recycling the removed material.  This might include feeding plant material to our Tamworth pigs or making it into wood chip. \n  \nThis volunteer day includes a 2-course fireside lunch in the middle of the day as a thank you – book your spot as spaces limited to just 12. \n\n\nLearn how to identify these six non-native alien invasive plant species & how to effectively remove them.\nBe part of helping restore nature on Esk Mountain\nLearn about the ecology of the site & wider landscape\nLunch will include a hearty savoury dish\, dessert & drinks\n\nEVENT OVERVIEW: \n10am: Meeting at the foot of Esk Mountain – main carpark with toilet facilities & gathering space for welcome & prep inc H&S briefing & demo. \n10.30 – 1pm: Invasive Species Sweep – Morning Session. \n1pm: Gather at woodland kitchen for 2-course fireside lunch \n2 – 4.30pm: Invasive Species Sweep – Afternoon Session. \n5pm: Pack-down\, tidy up & finish. \n*Please note timings are approximate & will be adapted to the weather conditions on the day & the needs of group participants* \n  \nBook at the link below. \n  \n 
URL:https://invasives.ie/event/5814/
LOCATION:Esk Mountain\, Tooreen\, Glengarriff\, West Cork\, P75 AW26\,\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Talk & Walk: Invasive Species found in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Public Works to learn about some of the most impactful invasive species that can be found in Ireland  followed by  a walk to view some invasive species at the Phoenix Park.
URL:https://invasives.ie/event/talk-walk-invasive-species-found-in-ireland-2/
LOCATION:Phoenix Park Visitor Centre\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin\, D08 Y304\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Training: Marine Non-indigenous and Invasive Species Identification (Galway)
DESCRIPTION:The marine invasive species work programme of the National Biodiversity Data Centre\, in collaboration with CEDaR are hosting three marine non-indigenous and invasive species identification training courses across Ireland to address a gap marine invasive species recording. These courses are funded by the Department of Climate\, Energy and the Environment and CEDaR.  \nThe courses will run over 2 consecutive days and will be delivered by Dr Arjan Gittenberger of GiMaRIS\, a global specialist in the field. Each course will consist of classroom/lab workshop-style learning and some time in the field. \nThis is a closed training event. Email:  invasives@biodiversityireland.ie  to join the waitlist. \nImage Credit: Ann Haigh
URL:https://invasives.ie/event/training-marine-non-indigenous-and-invasive-species-identification-galway/
LOCATION:Galway
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